Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Health Sciences

Domestic students:

Recent secondary education (Year 12)

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Selection rank adjustments

VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business, Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.

Higher education, VET and work/life experience applicants

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Additional selection information

• Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.
• You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:
  • are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or
  • do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information.
• Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reason for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
• Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
• A study score of 25 in any Business, Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.

International students:

Recent secondary education (Year 12)

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

English language requirements

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Graduate with the business, health and strategic expertise to improve health systems, strengthen communities and create positive social impact. Possible roles include:

• health business analyst

• health services manager

• health policy officer

• digital health project officer

• public health program coordinator

• health innovation consultant

• aged-care or disability-sector business roles

• hospital operations / administration

• health insurer roles

• health-tech start-up roles

• community health project roles

• sustainable health systems analyst

• ESG or social impact roles in health, aged care, disability or community services

• entrepreneur.

The health sciences component also provides transferable skills that can support postgraduate pathways into emerging and established health professions, depending on your choice of major and any additional entry requirements.